A Century of Westward Expansion
by JoAnne Deitch

Compelling firsthand accounts and primary source documents underpin the introduction to U.S. history in History Compass’ popular Researching American History series.  This anthology, A Century of Westward Expansion, details the wave of westward expansion that began with the Louisiana Purchase.  Topics include the Lewis and Clark expedition, Zebulon Pike, trappers and traders, the early Oregon Trail pioneers, ’49ers of Gold Rush fame, the Mormons, the Pony Express, and America’s first transcontinental railroad.

 

 

ISBN: 978-1-5760-064-8     Publication Date: 2000     Price: 8.95     Paperback, 56 pages